Ford offered two transmissions that year.
A 5-speed manual transmission was standard with the 2.3-liter, four-cylinder engine as well as with the 2.9-liter, V-6 engine. A 4-speed automatic was optional.
A third engine, a 4.0-liter, V-6 offered the 4-speed automatic transmission only.
On a 1990 Ford Ranger , 5 speed manual transmission : It depends on which transmission you have The Mitsubishishi ( transmission code " D " ) takes approximately ( 2.4 U.S. quarts of 80-90W gear lube ) The Mazda ( transmission code " M " ) takes ( 2.8 quarts of MERCON automatic transmission fluid )
ATF
That would be a version of the A4LD automatic transmission
For a 1994 Ford Ranger, the manufacturer's recommendation is DEXRON-MERCON automatic transmission fluid.
Manual transmission lubricant type: MERCON autmatic transmission fluid - Haynes Manual #36071, 1993-2005 Ford Ranger Pick-ups.
Manual transmission fluid type ....... MERCON automatic transmission fluid. - Haynes Manual #36071 - 1993-2005 Ford Ranger Pick-ups.
1991-1996 Ranger automatic transmissions use Mercon type automatic transmission fluid.
The type of automatic transmission fluid to use is stamped on the automatic transmission fluid dipstick according to the 1997 Ford Ranger owners manual
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used in a 2001 Ford Ranger 5 speed manual transmission ( yes - ATF )
According to the 2001 Ford Ranger Owner Guide : Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used in the 5 speed manual transmission
For a 1994 Ford Ranger ( for North America ) The 5 speed manual transmission takes : ( 2.8 U.S. quarts of MERCON automatic transmission fluid )
Motorcraft MERCON ATF ( automatic transmission fluid ) is used in the 5 speed manual transmission of a 1999 Ford Ranger , according to the owners manual